Engineering Co-op

Job Opportunity With The City Of Akron

The City of Akron is offering a sub-professional work opportunity in a student work-study program in conjunction with a college or university baccalaureate co-op program. This position supports professional civil engineering, urban planning, architecture, or landscape architecture in any one of several areas as part of a coordinated program of employment and instruction with a college or university leading to a degree in engineering, surveying, or architecture.

The role involves receiving training and performing duties in support of professional personnel of the City. This includes collecting, compiling, and analyzing data, conducting research, providing assistance with assigned projects, performing quantity calculations to measure materials, assisting in quality control of construction work, preparing construction plans, setting up and operating various surveying instruments, and preparing daily reports of construction activities. The employee will also drive to work sites, meetings, and conferences, and perform related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have completed the required schooling at an accredited college or university for the start of a co-op program in civil, structural, mechanical, chemical, industrial, or electrical engineering; construction engineering technology, surveying and mapping technology, landscape architecture, or architecture. You must also possess a valid state of Ohio driver's license. Additional qualifications include knowledge of basic research methods and techniques, the ability to prepare clear and concise reports, effective communication skills both orally and in writing, the ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, the ability to maintain effective working relationships with others, and the ability to operate personal computers and safely operate a motor vehicle.

Competitive Examination Process

This is a classified position. Candidates must meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the announcement at the time of examination and at the time of appointment. You are responsible for checking your application status throughout the selection process by viewing your GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM account. If you have any questions or are unable to check your status online, you may call the Personnel Department at 330-375-2720.

Email correspondence generated from our system will be sent from info@governmentjobs.com. To ensure you receive important communication from our office, be sure to make this address a safe sender. The City of Akron is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, which includes building an environment that respects the individual, promotes innovation, and offers opportunities for all employees to develop to their full potential. The City of Akron is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, language, religion, citizenship status, sex, age, marital status, sexual preference or orientation, gender identity / expression, military / veteran status, disability, genetic information, membership in a collective bargaining unit, status with regard to public assistance, or political affiliation. The City adheres to these policies in both our hiring and employment practices. Applicants are required to meet the minimum qualifications for the position with or without an accommodation. If you are a qualified applicant with a disability, please notify the Department of Human Resources at least one week prior to testing if requesting a reasonable accommodation for the testing process. The City of Akron is committed to protecting the safety, health, and well-being of all employees in our workplace and providing the community with the highest quality municipal services possible. Alcohol, marijuana, and drug abuse in the workplace pose a significant threat to these goals. In furtherance of its goal to maintain a drug and alcohol-free workplace, the City conducts pre-employment drug screening for illegal drugs, marijuana, and the illegal, unauthorized use, or intentional misuse of prescription drugs. Any candidate who tests positive for marijuana or the illegal use of drugs will not be hired.

City of Akron permanent, full-time employees and their eligible dependents are covered by a comprehensive health plan including emergency accident care, inpatient hospitalization, surgical, diagnostic services, outpatient services, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and life insurance. Paid time off benefits may include paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, or paid leave. All non-safety force employees are members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS). For additional information regarding benefits, contact the Employee Benefits Division at 330-375-2700.